2025 North Carolina Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in North Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for North Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/north-carolina/car.
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32. A vehicle must pass a safety inspection:
Explanation
Before you can renew your vehicle's registration, it must pass an annual safety inspection. This inspection must occur within 90 days of when you are renewing the vehicle. In several North Carolina counties, an emission inspection is also required.
33. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Explanation
When driving on wet roads, drivers should increase their following distance.
34. Which of the following statements is true?
Explanation
Motorcycles are entitled to the width of a full lane. Be sure your vehicle is entirely in the left lane before attempting to pass a motorcycle on the left.
35. If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:
Explanation
You must yield to any transit vehicle that is signaling to pull back onto the main roadway after it has stopped to load or unload passengers. Change lanes, slow down, or stop to allow the bus safe re-entry into traffic.
36. When driving in fog, drivers should use:
Explanation
If you must drive during fog, turn on the low beam headlights. Reduce your driving speed and be alert for taillights of the vehicle in front of you.
37. What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Explanation
If your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement, don't panic. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer parallel to the road. Slow down and ease back onto the roadway by keeping both hands on the steering wheel and steering into the road’s right lane with a small turn of the steering wheel. Check for traffic around you before steering back onto the pavement.
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